February 2025

Dim Sum Chicken Feet

Tender, collagen-rich dim sum chicken feet steamed with black bean and garlic sauce—a Cantonese delicacy packed with flavour and health benefits. ✨ Dive into the world of dim sum with this gelatinous, flavour-packed delight! Perfect for collagen lovers and adventurous foodies alike. #DimSumChickenFeet #FoodAdventure For years, I’ve wanted to add...

Chicken Paitan Ramen

Creamy, rich, and umami-packed, Chicken Paitan Ramen is a velvety ramen made by slow-simmering chicken bones for a luscious, collagen-rich broth.  Craving rich, creamy ramen but not a fan of pork? Chicken Paitan Ramen is your answer! This ultra-silky, umami-packed broth is made by slow-simmering chicken bones until they turn...

FISH Restaurant (Auckland CBD, New Zealand)

✨ Looks can be deceiving! The Valentine’s set menu at FISH Restaurant promised luxury, but the experience? A mix of hits and misses. Crayfish was a standout, but oysters lacked caviar, and dessert was underwhelming. At $168 per person, I expected more finesse. At least the view and service made...

Chestnut Stewed Beef Tendon

A rich and comforting Cantonese classic, Chestnut Stewed Beef Tendon features slow-braised beef brisket, gelatinous tendon, and sweet chestnuts in a savoury, aromatic sauce.  Slow-braised beef brisket, gelatinous tendon, and sweet chestnuts in a rich, aromatic sauce—Chestnut Stewed Beef Tendon is comfort food at its best! The deep umami, melt-in-your-mouth...

Pinayti

A rare delicacy from San Pablo City, Laguna, Pinayti is made from pounded micro shrimps simmered in seasoned coconut milk and shallow-fried to perfection.  A rare gem from San Pablo City—Pinayti! Made from pounded micro shrimps, simmered in rich coconut milk, then fried to crispy perfection. The flavours? Creamy, briny,...

Nan Hot Pot (Albany, North Shore City, New Zealand)

Nan Hot Pot in Albany is a viral sensation with authentic Sichuan broths and massive, Instagram-worthy shaved ice desserts. Is it worth the hype? Spicy hotpot? ✅ Giant shaved ice desserts? ✅ Nan Hot Pot in Albany has both! We went for dessert but ended up having a full feast....

Crab, Shrimp and Corn Egg Drop Soup

A budget-friendly twist on Crab and Corn Egg Drop Soup—made with real crab, surimi, and shrimp for a rich, comforting seafood flavour. Sweet, savoury, and packed with seafood goodness—this Crab, Shrimp & Corn Egg Drop Soup is the ultimate comfort in a bowl! Perfect for balancing out dry dishes or...

Airline Food – Air New Zealand: Still OK, But Not as Before

Air New Zealand still delivers great service, but has its in-flight food quality taken a hit post-pandemic? A review of our recent airline meals.✈️️ Flying with Air New Zealand post-pandemic—still great service, but has the food lost its touch? Some hits, some misses, but hoping they bring back the quality...

Salt and Pepper Squid

Crispy, golden, and full of flavour—this Salt and Pepper Squid recipe stays crunchy for ages! The perfect balance of spice and crunch in every bite. Crispy, golden, and packed with flavour—this Salt and Pepper Squid is next-level crunchy! Light, airy batter, tender squid, and the perfect balance of spice—this one...